Research Engineer - Effect Core, Generative AI and Graphics

4. Using inference stage techniques such as RAG, CoT, Prompt Engineering to improve TikTok's AI Effect Generation model output

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
1. B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science
2. Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, fluent in any one of the following mainstream programming languages: JavaScript, C/C++ or Python
3. Extensive knowledge and development experience of AI, ML, AR, Computer Graphics, 3D content creation tools, game engines, real-time rendering, or VFX pipelines
4. Excellent spoken and written communication
5. Passion for GenAI and interactive experiences, augmented reality, and creating engaging, user-focused experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. 2 years of related industry experience
2. M.S or Ph.D. with AI, ML or CG specialization
3. Prior industry experience with Machine Learning, Large Language Models and GenAI technologies.
4. Strong track record of tech leading software product development
5. Strong track record of conducting advanced research and landing new technologies in innovative products

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136800 - $259200 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA

Job ID: TikTok-7459484432824011026

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-22T20:04:36